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Wildfire near Osoyoos ‘aggressive and challenging’ for firefighters
A wildfire burning near Osoyoos continues to show aggressive and challenging fire behaviour due to…
Camper and house burn in Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos
A house and a camper have been burned by the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos.…
UPDATE: New evacuation orders given for South Okanagan homes, Baldy Mountain Resort near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
New evacuation orders have been issued for South Okanagan homes and a ski resort as…
Firefighters from Mexico making a ‘huge impact’ battling blaze near Osoyoos
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are continuing their structure protection efforts today as a wildfire near…
Wildfire near Osoyoos will likely see growth in the direction of Mount Baldy
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos will likely see some growth in the direction…
Dog burned in South Okanagan wildfire back with owner and recovering
A dog injured by South Okanagan wildfire is on the road to recovery after going…
Evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for 91 properties near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded evacuation orders for 91 properties in the…
Wildfire near Oliver, Osoyoos now estimated to be 13,000 hectares
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos is now estimated to be roughly 13,000 hectares…
Residents threatened by wildfire near Oliver feeling uneasy
Some residents of a rural community near Oliver are saying the early response to a…
Firefighters focus on north side of wildfire near Osoyoos, Oliver with increased fire activity
Firefighters are focusing their efforts on the northern side of a wildfire burning to the…
Firefighters from Mexico taking break after battling South Okanagan wildfire
Nearly 100 firefighters from Mexico are taking a well-deserved rest after batting a large wildfire…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire drawing lion’s share of resources in Okanagan complex
Among the three fires active within Okanagan complex, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire between Oliver and…
Quebec man killed in Oliver after jumping into highway traffic
Witnesses north of Oliver called police to report a man acting erratically along Highway 97…
From VHS to Blu-ray this South Okanagan video store has rented them all
After 23 successful years running a video rental store in Oliver, Bill Unwin is ready…
Former Oliver Elementary School PAC treasurer avoids jail time after stealing almost 11K
The former treasurer of the Oliver Elementary School parent advisory council will not being spending…